Thinking about building an outdoor kitchen and creating that outdoor entertainment space you’ve been dreaming of? These days, you can put just about any appliance you want in a backyard kitchen from smokers to pizza ovens… but the goal is to design a functional kitchen...
Did you know that California has more plant species than any other state in the nation? I’m not really surprised…but if you were wondering, at least one third of California’s native plants are found nowhere else in the world. Our native plants are not only...
Have you thought about starting an edible garden in your yard? I think now, more than ever, people are realizing the importance of growing their own food. Growing fruits and vegetables seems like an ancient practice in our modern society of busy, overscheduled families buzzing...
At our first meeting to discuss the design and build project at your home we begin assessing how we can make a remarkable landscape. We take into account the needs, dimensions, tastes, and style that will create your personal paradise. We have spent decades completing...
Have you considered how a redesign of your yard could affect your family’s best friend Fido? There are many considerations when redesigning you yard but it can be beneficial to consider the extra aspect of your pet. It will provide benefits for the health of both...
There are multiple use-case scenarios for retaining walls. You can imagine an almost infinite number of reasons to build a retaining wall but the main reasons are to extend the functional space of your yard by adding useful space to an otherwise unusable slope, to...
An aspect of landscape design that can be occasionally overlooked is the seating area. A beautifully designed seating area can provide a wonderful addition to both the yard and the house. When placed strategically, a seating area will expand the home. French doors opening to a...
We often discuss the benefits of including native plants in your landscape design because of the low water advantages, as well as often requiring less fertilizer. Both are very worthy options that will ease our use of natural resources and save you time and money. However,...
One of the most exciting aspects of landscape design is the opportunity to take advantage of the specific features of your particular plot of land. At Paradise Designs, we have spent decades honing our craft so we can ensure that we give our clients the...
After a long hot summer your yard may be showing the wear and tear of prolonged scorching days. Consistent quality maintenance can help. Just like a good Spring cleaning, a Fall tune-up and regular landscape maintenance service can spruce things for the holidays, as well...
The land surrounding our homes are most often separated into the front yard and the back yard. When Paradise Designs approaches the design challenges your particular piece of land creates, we like to make a cohesive design that tackles both areas while taking into account...
In a bit of an expansion of our recent post on needs and wants, we like to take some time to analyze your property ourselves. Our team at Paradise Designs has decades of experience designing landscapes for homes just like yours. Our thorough site analysis...